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  • Our whole family has swine flu. My fever has been gone for 2 days but I still have the awful cough with (sorry, TMI) green phlegm. Supposed to go to SIL's baby shower tomorrow. This is a big occasion for her, and I don't want to miss it. However, I've done some research and while it's not concrete, general consensus is that I'm still contagious if I'm coughing. Should I ask SIL if she still wants me there, or should I go? DH thinks I'm being dramatic and trying to get out of going. I think I'm being considerate of the other shower guests. WDYT?

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    11.07.09, 04:55 AM [ Flag ]

    • If you are contagious you shouldn't go - how awful would you feel if your pregnant SIL got H1N1?

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      11.07.09, 05:07 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • Don't go. We had it last summer, and had relapses after feeling okay for a few days. Please skip it.

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      11.07.09, 05:08 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • PLEASE dont go... are you seriously considering risking it, with a pregnant SIL? i hope you are asking for shock value

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      11.07.09, 05:10 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • I wouldn't go and I wouldn't want to be around someone whose whole family had swine flu particularly when I am pregnant.

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      11.07.09, 05:24 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

      • ita. I think you will get a chilly reception from the rest of the other guests. I would be pissed.

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        11.07.09, 05:25 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • You really should not even have to ask this. You should certainly ask your SIL, but you should lean heavily on I'm still contagious.

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      11.07.09, 05:43 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • OP here: Thanks, guys. I think it's spectacularly bad form to bring my sick ass to a gathering in a small enclosed space, too! I keep telling him that I'd LOVE to get out of the apartment (I've been cooped up since Sunday night with three sick kids) and gab and eat cake. It's not that. I just don't think it's right. SIL had the vax, but there are other people to consider.

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      11.07.09, 05:46 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • I think your DH probably does not understand the risk to pregnant women and the general cautious feelings, even paranoia, of pregnant women and the people who love them! Call your SIL and explain that you really want to be there but that it doesn't seem very wise. I think she will be grateful.

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      11.07.09, 05:48 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • You are not contagious if you have been fever free for 24 hours. With a pregnant SIL I might be overly cautious and go with 48 hours. The cough means nothing if there is not a fever.

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      11.07.09, 06:30 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

      • are you sure about this?

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        11.07.09, 06:43 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

        • I disagree. When my kids had it, they seemed to get better, no fever, for 3 days or so. Just when I was going to send them back to school, they came down with fever again. It is just a baby shower. Jeez. Skip it. Take it easy.

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          11.07.09, 06:46 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • you should not go!!

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      11.07.09, 10:58 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • OMG, don't go! I can't believe you would even consider it! Your poor pregnant SIL does not need to get swine flu from you. By even asking her, you are putting her in an awkward situation. It's only common sense that you would not put a baby's health in jeopardy because YOU don't want to miss a big occasion.

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      11.07.09, 11:03 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
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